2026 Toyota Prius problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (2) · Electrical System (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring:switches/Knobs/Buttons 2026-01-28 · campaign 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-25 · T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2026 model year toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. during pre-delivery service (pds), follow the appropriate installation p
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. any problems tha
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-27 · T-SB-0043-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: • careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • proper operation of electrical accessories (includ
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-12 · T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 12, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0005-26.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-23 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was sideswiped and then t-boned by a semi truck on a highway, then spun out into the median. none of the airbags deployed. driver's side incurred a lot of damage and the car is presumed to be declared totaled…”
2026-06-07 · Visibility/Wiper“- windshield washer fluid reservoir level going low. it is available for inspection. - safety concern: no liquid to wipe off windshield particles, dirt that may hinder driver visibility. - the issue was brought up to jaymee of south coast toyota, costa mesa ca when prius was taken for delivery may 16,2026. request to top off made but not performe…”
2026-04-20 · Exterior Lighting · 💥 crash“the 2026 toyota prius illuminates a road distance on an unlight, rural road of 110 feet on low beam. parked at the beginning of one white dashed center line, the low beams illuminate two additional white dashed lines. road lines are a standard 12 ft painted line with a 37 ft interval between lines for a total of 110ft of illuminated road. the a…”
2026-02-19 · Electrical System“a 2026 toyota prius was delivered to me on or about february 5, 2026 while subject to an active federal safety recall involving a rear door electrical switch defect. the recall indicates that water intrusion into the rear door switch can cause an electrical short circuit which may allow a rear door to open while the vehicle is in motion. at the tim…”
2025-11-24 · Electrical System“the two outside rear view mirrors on the 2026 prius have an adjustment problem. when attempting to adjust them they will freeze (won't move), move intermittently, and jerk. the toyota dealer told me that it is a known problem and all 2026 priuses have the same problem. he further informed me that toyota is aware of the problem. he went to anot…”
2025-10-08 · Exterior Lighting · 1,100 mi“the contact owns a 2026 toyota prius. the contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were activated, and the contact became aware of a blind spot on the roadway. the contact stated that there were dark spots coming from the driver’s side headlight. the contact stated that it was difficult to see the roadway while driving at night. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.